Offer Description
exTra - Innovative Applications of Extracorporeal Photopheresis in Solid Organ Transplantation
exTra is a Doctoral Network funded by the European Union Horizon Europe Programme. The exTra Consortium is a research network of leading European scientists from academia and industry, experts in clinical transplantation, immunology, pharmaceutical development and medical device manufacture to address key questions on extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) through a coordinated, interdisciplinary effort.
exTra proposes 11 independent doctoral research projects with the ambition of providing its trainees with a comprehensive understanding of basic and translational immunology, especially relating to development and licensing of new immunotherapies. Through its research and training activities, the exTra project will contribute to scientific advancement and innovation in Europe, ultimately leading to societal and economic benefits stemming from clinical innovations in transplant immunotherapy and beyond.
What is offered
Participating in exTra offers doctoral candidates many unique opportunities, including:
- A project as Marie Skłodowska Curie trainee in one of the participating institutions with the objective of receiving a doctoral degree (PhD).
- State-of-the art, exciting research in an international consortium with highly integrated research projects.
- Expert training in preclinical and clinical development of cell-based medicinal products.
- At least six weeks of research training in the lab of another consortium member, mostly in a different EU country than the country where most of the project will take place.
- Training in both academic and commercial research environments.
Benefits
- extra Doctoral candidates will be employed according to the rules for doctoral candidates in MSCA-DNs and the general regulations of each host institution.
- The financial package will include the monthly researcher allowances subdivided into 1) a living allowance of €3,400 (adjusted according to the relevant country correction coefficient), 2) a mobility allowance of €600, and 3) a family allowance of €660, if applicable. Employer costs and other deductions depend on recruiting host.
- Doctoral candidate will be given an EU-funded employment contract for 36 months by their host institution and will be entitled to full employee benefits and inclusion in social security schemes of the host country.
Who is eligible
Experience eligibility requirement
Eligible candidates must:
- hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in a field of science relevant to their chosen project (see below)
- demonstrate a history of academic excellence
- demonstrate an affinity for Basic Immunology and translational research
- not already be in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment.
Mobility eligibility requirement: The fellow must not have resided in the country where the research training activities will take place for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date (and not have carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in that country).
Other requirements:
- Applicants must speak and write fluently in English
- Applicants should be available to start their project preferably not later than October 1st, 2023.
- Applicants must be eligibile to work in the European Union.
- Other eligibility criteria may apply depending on the recruiting beneficiary.